YURI PODOLYAKA

Nov 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Guns in Lord of War: A Wild Movie Money-Saving Move

"Lord of War, " a 2005 crime drama starring Nicolas Cage, dives into the shady world of arms dealing. The movie is known for its intense plot and questionable accuracy, but there's one surprising fact: the guns used in the film are real. The story follows Yuri Orlov, played by Cage, as he navigates the dangerous world of arms trafficking. The film's production team ...

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Jul 08 2025POLITICS

Kyiv Under Fire: A Night of Chaos and Defiance

In the early hours of Friday, Kyiv faced a relentless barrage of Russian drones and missiles, marking one of the most intense nights since the war began. The capital city, a frequent target, saw its air defenses tested as over 550 drones were launched, with 72 breaching the city's protective shields. This number surpassed the previous record set just a week ago, high...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

World Leaders Chat About Hotspots

Two big leaders, Putin of Russia and Trump of the United States, had a chat over the phone. It lasted about 50 minutes. They talked about some serious stuff happening in the Middle East and Ukraine. Putin's advisor, Yuri Ushakov, spilled the beans about what they discussed. This was not a friendly chat about the weather. It was all about big, important issues. ...

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May 14 2025BUSINESS

Chime's Big Move: A Closer Look at the Digital Bank's IPO Plans

A significant step has been taken by the digital bank Chime. It has finally filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This move comes after it quietly submitted confidential S-1 paperwork back in December. The S-1 documents are usually packed with details. They cover everything from financials to legal matters and risk factors. However, Chime's filings are notably ...

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Apr 25 2025CRIME

Moscow Blast: A High-Ranked Military Leader's Life Cut Short

The city of Moscow was shaken when a high-ranking Russian general lost his life in a car explosion. The incident, which took place in the eastern suburb of Balashikha, involved a Volkswagen Golf packed with an improvised explosive device. The bomb went off as General Yaroslav Moskalik walked past his parked car. The explosion was so powerful that it left the car in ...

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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

Putin's Pause: Questions on Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia's President Putin has some doubts about a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. He thinks it's a good idea in theory, but he's got a lot of questions. He wants to know how it would work, who would enforce it, and what would happen in the Kursk region. Putin thinks the ceasefire should solve the big problems that started the war, not just stop the fighting for a month. ...

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Mar 10 2025POLITICS

Gas Pipeline Tactics: Russia's Surprise Move in Kursk

In a surprising twist, Russian special forces found a unique way to attack Ukrainian troops. They used a gas pipeline to sneak up on Ukrainian units in the Kursk region. This move came as Russia claimed to be making progress in its efforts to retake parts of the border province that Ukraine had seized earlier in the year. The Ukrainian military had launched ...

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Mar 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Culkin's Big Night at the Oscars

Kieran Culkin had a fantastic night at the 2025 Oscars. He won the Best Supporting Actor award, which was no surprise since he had been winning all the awards leading up to it. He was up against some tough competition, including Guy Pearce from "The Brutalist, " Yuriy Borisov from "Anora, " Edward Norton from "A Complete Unknown, " and Jeremy Strong from "The Apprent...

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Feb 26 2025POLITICS

Putin's Man in the Middle: The Investment Banker in Ukraine Talks

Imagine a man who can walk into a room and make everyone listen. This man is Kirill Dmitriev, a Russian investment banker with a strong American background. He's not just any banker; he's a key player in the talks between Russia and the U. S. about ending the war in Ukraine. Dmitriev, who's 49 years old, has a unique story. He studied at Harvard and Stanford, worked ...

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Feb 10 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Roscosmos: New Boss Takes Steps in Space

Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption scandals that happened earlier. Minutes after taking over Mikhail Rogo...

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